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The problems with LGBTQ health care - Harvard Gazette

(2 days ago) WEBThe solution, according to panelists at a session sponsored by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, involves gathering more data to help identify specific health needs of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) population, …

https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2018/03/health-care-providers-need-better-understanding-of-lgbtq-patients-harvard-forum-says/

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LGBT Adults’ Experiences with Discrimination and Health Care

(6 days ago) WEBThe share of LGBT adults who report experiencing at least one type of discrimination rises to eight in ten among those ages 18-29, compared to about half of …

https://www.kff.org/report-section/lgbt-adults-experiences-with-discrimination-and-health-care-disparities-findings/

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7 LGBTQIA+ Health Disparities: Impact, Tips for Allies, Support

(8 days ago) WEBSo to be very clear: LGBTQIA+ communities are not innately more prone to the issues discussed below. LGBTQIA+ communities have higher rates of things like …

https://www.healthline.com/health/lgbtq-health-disparities

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Health disparities affecting LGBTQ+ populations - PMC

(3 days ago) WEBThis includes elevated rates of suicidal ideation and behavior, depression, anxiety, and higher rates of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, and polysubstance use. …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9184722/

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Health and Access to Care and Coverage LGBT …

(9 days ago) WEBThe World Professional Association for Transgender Health also maintains a set of standards and principles to guide health care professionals in providing health care to transgender people. 74

https://www.kff.org/report-section/health-and-access-to-care-and-coverage-lgbt-individuals-in-the-us-health-challenges/

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Addressing Health Care Disparities in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual

(3 days ago) WEBThe health care needs of people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) have received significant attention from policymakers in the last several years. Recent …

https://www.aamc.org/about-us/equity-diversity-inclusion/lgbt-health-resources/best-practices

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HHS Reports on the health of LGBTQI+ Americans HHS.gov

(6 days ago) WEBPrevious HHS Reports on LGBTQI+ Health. 2016-2020 Strategic Plan to Advance Research on the Health and Well-being of Sexual and Gender Minorities. Annual …

https://www.hhs.gov/programs/topic-sites/lgbtqi/reports/index.html

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LGBTQ+ Communities and Mental Health

(Just Now) WEBTreatment Issues. Approximately 8 percent of LGBTQ+ individuals and nearly 27 percent of transgender individuals report being denied needed health care outright. In mental …

https://www.mhanational.org/issues/lgbtq-communities-and-mental-health

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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health CDC

(Just Now) WEBPeople who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) are members of every community. They are diverse, come from all walks of life, and include people of all races …

https://www.cdc.gov/lgbthealth/index.htm

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Health Inequities in LGBT People and Nursing Interventions to …

(3 days ago) WEBIndeed, in its position statement Nursing Advocacy for LGBTQ+ Populations, the American Nurses Association (ANA) also recognised the need to …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8624572/

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Patient Safety Concerns and the LGBTQ+ Population PSNet

(9 days ago) WEBKnown patient safety risks are primarily based on issues communicating with providers and a lack of psychological safety. 11 LGBTQ+ patients must feel comfortable …

https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/patient-safety-concerns-and-lgbtq-population

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Discrimination Prevents LGBTQ People From Accessing Health Care

(Just Now) WEBCAP survey data show that discrimination played a role in preventing a significant number of LGBTQ people from seeking health care. In the year prior to the …

https://www.americanprogress.org/article/discrimination-prevents-lgbtq-people-accessing-health-care/

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Inclusive LGBTQIA+ healthcare: An interprofessional case-based

(3 days ago) WEBJohnson CV, Mimiaga MJ, Bradford J. Health Care issues among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) populations in the United States: …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9846843/

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About LGBT Health Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender …

(Just Now) WEBMayer KH, Bradford JB, Makadon HJ, et al. Sexual and gender minority health: What we know and what needs to be done. American Journal of Public Health. 2008:98; 989 …

https://www.cdc.gov/lgbthealth/about.htm

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UCSF Health Named 2024 LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader

(6 days ago) WEBUCSF Health has once again been named an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, the educational arm of the …

https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2024/05/427516/ucsf-health-named-2024-lgbtq-healthcare-equality-leader

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32 NJ hospitals named LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leaders

(5 days ago) WEBAsbury Park Press. 0:00. 0:45. Thirty-two hospitals in New Jersey were named 2024 LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leaders by the Human Rights Campaign …

https://www.app.com/story/news/health/2024/05/08/nj-hospitals-cited-lgbtq-equality-standards/73602550007/

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The importance of inclusive health care: LGBTQ+ cancer awareness

(1 days ago) WEBOne big problem is that some doctors and nurses may not understand or respect LGBTQ+ issues. This can make LGBTQ+ patients feel uncomfortable talking …

https://www.mainlinehealth.org/blog/importance-of-inclusive-health-care

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Unfair and Unjust Practices Harm LGBTQ+ People and Drive Health

(1 days ago) WEBLGBTQ+ people have also experienced discrimination and harm from health care systems and medical science. There are also current reasons—like the ones …

https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco-health-equity/collection/lgbtq-unfair-and-unjust.html

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Health Divide: Discrimination drives higher death rates in people …

(5 days ago) WEBCompounding those problems, “the fire crippled the island’s health-care infrastructure,” Sacks writes. Many groups are having difficulty accessing health care …

https://centerforhealthjournalism.org/our-work/insights/health-divide-discrimination-drives-higher-death-rates-people-color-lgbtq-women

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SLU survey: 1 in 3 health care providers consider leaving Missouri …

(9 days ago) WEBLGBTQ+ communities already struggle with reliable and safe access to health care. Aaron Schekorra, executive director for Springfield's GLO Center, said many of the …

https://www.news-leader.com/story/news/local/missouri/2024/05/17/laws-targeting-lgbt-health-care-may-make-it-harder-for-missouri-to-retain-medical-providers/73259247007/

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NJ hospitals expand LGBTQ+ health care amid hormone concern

(5 days ago) WEBNJ hospitals expand LGBTQ+ health care amid firestorm over adolescent hormone treatment. When Dr. Chris Awwad became the medical director of Bergen New …

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/health/2023/06/26/nj-hospitals-expand-lgbtq-health-care-hormone-treatment/70337979007/

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HHS codifies non-discrimination rules, focuses on LGBTQ

(6 days ago) WEBThe Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has finalized two rules strengthening section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), banning all gender- and …

https://www.techtarget.com/patientengagement/news/366584254/HHS-codifies-non-discrimination-rules-focuses-on-LGBTQ-protections

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Mental Health Challenges For LGBTQ+ Community

(9 days ago) WEBLGBTQ+ individuals often face discrimination, rejection, and violence, which can lead to higher levels of anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. This stress can be …

https://www.thewellnesscorner.com/blog/mental-health-challenges-lgbtq

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Mapping research on LGBT+ persons’ health: a bibliometric analysis

(8 days ago) WEBA total of 31,039 articles were selected. Top journals centered around HIV/AIDS and STIs (n = 6), followed by sexual behaviors/sexuality (n = 2) and LGBT+ …

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/17579139241247758

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LGBT+ People’s Health and Experiences Accessing Care

(3 days ago) WEBOver four in ten (41%) LGBT+ women ages 18-64, including 45% of bisexual women and 19% of lesbian women, report ever being pregnant in their lifetime …

https://www.kff.org/report-section/lgbt-peoples-health-and-experiences-accessing-care-report/

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Embracing Diversity: Building LGBTQ+ Inclusivity in Your …

(Just Now) WEBHere are some tangible steps to promote LGBTQ+ equality and create a more inclusive workplace: Education and Training: Start by providing comprehensive training …

https://uprisehealth.com/resources/embracing-diversity-building-lgbtq-inclusivity-in-your-workplace/

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ICVAMC BECOMES ONE OF 462 HEALTHCARE FACILITIES

(7 days ago) WEBThe designation was awarded in the 16th iteration of HRC’s Healthcare Equality Index (HEI). A record 1,065 healthcare facilities actively participated in the HEI …

https://www.va.gov/iowa-city-health-care/news-releases/icvamc-becomes-one-of-462-healthcare-facilities-nationwide-to-earn-the-lgbtq-healthcare-equality-high-performer/

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CU Boulder earns LGBTQ+ healthcare designation - Yahoo

(Just Now) WEBMay 15—The University of Colorado Boulder announced Tuesday that its Health and Wellness Services is now designated an "LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality …

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/cu-boulder-earns-lgbtq-healthcare-205900518.html

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UCSF Honors Changing Faces of Health Care at 2024 Diversity …

(5 days ago) WEBThose Diversity Graduation Awards recognize graduating learners for their sustained dedication to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion within the UCSF …

https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2024/05/427581/ucsf-honors-changing-faces-health-care-2024-diversity-graduation

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Bergen County LGBTQ+ Alliance

(8 days ago) WEBThe Bergen County Ride Connect service is for Bergen County resident seniors aged 60 and over who are in need of transportation from one location to another …

https://www.bergencountylgbtq.org/home

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More sexual health outreach needed, Arlington LGBTQ+ group …

(4 days ago) WEBAn Arlington LGBTQ+ group is calling for better county outreach related to sexual health. Equality Arlington, which advocated for greater county spending on …

https://www.arlnow.com/2024/05/20/more-sexual-health-outreach-needed-arlington-lgbtq-group-tells-county/

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Health Care Disparities Among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and …

(3 days ago) WEBDepression and suicidal risk among discriminated LGBT youth. Sexual minority adolescents report a greater incidence of mental health issues such as …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5478215/

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Empowering Local Communities for an Inclusive HIV and Health …

(Just Now) WEBIn 2023, under the SCALE Initiative: Removing Barriers to HIV Services, key population-led organizations received grants to implement proposed projects aimed at …

https://www.undp.org/philippines/blog/empowering-local-communities-inclusive-hiv-and-health-response

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New Bergen County office connects LGBTQ+ people with services

(Just Now) WEBThe public can contact the Bergen County Office of LGBTQ+ Services by phone at 201-336-6008 or by email at [email protected]. Staff are available …

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/bergen/2023/10/12/new-bergen-county-office-connects-lgbtq-people-with-services/71146723007/

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Threats against the LGBTQIA+ community intensifying: …

(1 days ago) WEBThreats of violence against the LGBTQIA+ community are on the rise and intensifying, according to a new briefing by the Department of Homeland Security. The …

https://abcnews.go.com/US/threats-lgbtqia-community-intensifying-department-homeland-security/story?id=99338137

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Clinics and resources for trans and non-binary people

(9 days ago) WEBSexual health clinics for trans and non-binary people. Brighton: Clinic T. Brighton: Terrence Higgins Trust Trans and Non-binary Testing Service. Liverpool: Butterfly Clinic. London: …

https://www.tht.org.uk/sexual-health/trans-people/resources

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